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What Conor McGregor said that made Daniel Cormier want to ‘slap’ him
Daniel Cormier has heard plenty of trash talk during his MMA career, but one Conor McGregor exchange crossed a personal line. The former UFC champion explained why a remark aimed at Dustin Poirier ended up dragging him into the feud and triggered a reaction he rarely admits publicly.
MMA News / Stadium Rant / February 5
3 Featherweight Fights The UFC Must Book In 2026 After Movsar Evloev-Lerone Murphy
The UFC has its next featherweight title eliminator set. On Tuesday, the promotion confirmed that its London card next month would be headlined by British hero Lerone Murphy fighting Movsar Evloev.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5
Nick Diaz branded ‘delusional’ for seeking immediate title shot against two dominant UFC champions
Nick Diaz wants to jump straight in at the deep end when he makes his UFC comeback. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion hasn’t tasted victory since beating BJ Penn in 2011.
Robert Whittaker News / MMA Weekly / February 5
Former UFC champ Robert Whittaker reveals when he'll fight again
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker last fought in the UFC on ABC 9 main event last July in Abu Dhabi. "Bobby Knuckles" faced Reinier de Ridder and lost a questionable split decision.
Daniel Cormier News / Total Pro Sports / February 5
Daniel Cormier Reveals the Unusual Weight-Cut Strategy That Helped Him Drop 50 Pounds Before Fights
There is no doubt that for many fighters, weight cutting is one of the most stressful and difficult periods before a fight. Fans on the internet have seen many fighters crying during weight cuts.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 5
Nick Diaz Eyes a Shock UFC Return – And Isn’t Ruling Out Islam Makhachev Or Khamzat Chimaev For Gold
Earlier, Nick Diaz announced his UFC comeback plans after completing one year at Baja Rehab in Mexico. He’s been open about his sobriety journey and claims he’s in the best mental and physical shape of his life.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5
Charles Oliveira names what separates him from Max Holloway, and it could make the difference at UFC 326
Charles Oliveira thinks he knows which factor will see him crowned BMF champion. After back-to-back numbered events to kick off the new year, the third major show of the UFC’s Paramount era will take place in Las Vegas on March 7.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4
Team Khabib Star Brutally Trolls Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje Over UFC 324 Main Event
Paddy Pimblett has drawn more than enough criticism after his brutal loss to Justin Gaethje. Pimblett remains suspended by the Nevada commission for at least a month, as he suffered several knockdowns and absorbed a lot of damage.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Dana White told to create another interim UFC title weeks after Justin Gaethje’s crowning
Lightweight is not the only division with an absent champion. When Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, the American fan favorite became a two-time interim 155-pound titleholder on MMA’s biggest stage.
Jon Jones News / MMA Weekly / February 4
Jon Jones reveals life-changing medical issue preventing UFC return
If he hangs up the gloves today, many would consider Jon Jones the best fighter to have ever competed in mixed martial arts, but his retirement may not be too far away.
Nick Diaz News / Athlon Sports / February 4
Nick Diaz Opens Up on Addiction, Still Believes He Can Be UFC Champ
In a raw and revealing interview with the YouTube channel Baja Rehab, MMA icon Nick Diaz laid bare his ongoing personal struggles while making a defiant declaration about his fighting future.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Nick Diaz threatened to retire in the cage after refusing to ‘accept’ defeat in first UFC title shot
Nick Diaz believed he was robbed of becoming a UFC champion 14 years ago today. The Stockton star is among the all-time top fan favorites from throughout both UFC and mixed martial arts history as a whole.
Michael Chandler Shifts Focus to Max Holloway as Conor McGregor Bout Fades Ahead of UFC White House Event
If anyone understands the frustrating wait of chasing a Conor McGregor payday, it’s Michael Chandler. The veteran lightweight spent nearly two full years on the sidelines holding out for a blockbuster showdown with the Irish star after the pair served as opposing coaches on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter.
Cory Sandhagen News / The Body Lock / February 4
Cory Sandhagen Calls Out Sean O’Malley for Historic White House UFC Fight 
Cory Sandhagen publicly called out Sean O’Malley in a viral video for a fight at the UFC’s planned White House event Sandhagen expressed frustration over
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Dricus du Plessis ‘feels sorry’ for his next rival as he plots UFC return after Khamzat Chimaev loss
The former middleweight king is back with a vengeance. Dricus du Plessis has not been seen inside the Octagon since a one-sided end to his UFC title reign in Chicago last August.
Jean Silva reveals rift with former Fighting Nerds teammate Mauricio Ruffy
Jean Silva has confirmed that he and Mauricio Ruffy have gone through an acrimonious split following Ruffy’s decision to switch teams. Silva and Ruffy both came up through the Fighting Nerds team, which is also home to Caio Borralho and Carlos Prates.
Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / February 4
Jon Jones Reveals Career Threatening Injury
It appears Jon Jones won’t be stepping onto the wrestling mats anytime soon for a showdown with Daniel Cormier. For months, the longtime rivals have flirted
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4
Diego Lopes Told Major Mistake That Cost Him UFC 325 Rematch vs Alexander Volkanovski
Like their first fight at UFC 314, Diego Lopes was able to hurt Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch at UFC 325, but was ultimately outstruck for five rounds.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
Bo Nickal Claims Colby Covington Wants No Part of Him Ahead of Possible UFC White House Card Clash
Bo Nickal was once one of the most hyped fighters in the UFC and was seen as championship material. After suffering a loss to Reinier de Ridder, fans began questioning his legitimacy.
UFC Fighter Books Shockingly Quick Turnaround Fight After Ugly Knockout Loss
Top-ranked UFC flyweight contender Charles Johnson is set to make a surprisingly quick turnaround after starting the year off with a knockout loss. The
Mario Bautista News / BoxingNews.com / February 4
UFC Fight Night – Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight matchup between Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira is the main event for the first UFC Fight Night on Paramount. Bautista (16-3) enters the fight as one of the more quietly consistent performers at bantamweight.
Jean Silva Shocks Fans by Cutting Ties With Mauricio Ruffy After UFC 325 Camp Switch
In MMA, loyalty often has an expiration date. Sooner or later, every fighter ends up looking out for themselves, and that now appears to be the case with The Fighting Nerds.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 3
UFC London finally has its main event
The UFC announced Monday that unbeaten featherweights Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will square off in the headliner of UFC London on March 21 at O2 Arena.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev Outgrows The Division
Despite having yet to defend his newly won title, Khamzat Chimaev has repeatedly targeted UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, raising eyebrows across the MMA world.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.
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